Philosophy | With A Terrible Fate

The Drawing Board: What is a “Comprehensive Theory” of a Video Game?

On our latest podcast episode, we chat with two of our team members who are developing "comprehensive theories" of landmark video games.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 months ago April 24, 2018

In the first episode of With a Terrible Fate's new podcast, our founder discusses the site's development over the last three years.

By Aaron Suduiko, 3 months ago March 26, 2018

One of the world's oldest thinkers gives us a surprising view into one of the world's newest forms of storytelling.

By Aaron Suduiko, 3 months ago March 14, 2018

A study in how a sequel can change the meaning of an original—not always for the better.

By Aaron Suduiko, 9 months ago October 6, 2017

A full written version of With a Terrible Fate's presentation on horror at PAX Aus 2016.

By Aaron Suduiko, 12 months ago July 3, 2017

I argue that Breath of the Wild's avatar isn't all he seems to be.

By Aaron Suduiko, 12 months ago June 22, 2017

The humanity in NieR: Automata may be your own.

By Aaron Suduiko, 1 year ago April 24, 2017

I offer a new theory for how video games tell stories.

By Aaron Suduiko, 1 year ago March 23, 2017

Get a first look at what With a Terrible Fate has in store for PAX East.

By Aaron Suduiko, 1 year ago February 1, 2017

A warning to FFXV of the places where FFXIII went wrong.

By Aaron Suduiko, 2 years ago November 29, 2016